Coach: Coaching the Grizzlies at the beginning, playing the bantam

It's a new day again. The sunlight shines through the gap in the curtains and playfully jumps onto the head of Lu Yong and Hannah's bed.

Lu Yong rubbed his sleepy eyes, turned to look at Hannah who was still asleep beside him, and thought about today's itinerary in his mind.

He gently pinched Hannah's nose and said with a smile: "Baby, wake up, I'll take you to a place today, I promise you'll have so much fun that you won't want to leave!"

Hannah rubbed her eyes dazedly and muttered, "Where are you going? It's so mysterious."

Lu Yong smiled mysteriously: "Chaohu Lake, the largest freshwater lake in Anhui Province, is an eco-tourism destination with beautiful lake and mountain scenery, hot springs and beaches for relaxation. How about it, are you interested?"

Hannah perked up immediately after hearing this and jumped out of bed: "Really? That's great! I've always wanted to see a beautiful lake with mountains and water!"

The two quickly packed their luggage and drove to Chaohu.

Along the way, Hannah was as lively as a little sparrow and was full of expectations for the upcoming Chaohu Lake.

While driving, Lu Yong answered her questions with a smile, his heart full of anticipation for the trip.

Finally, they arrived at the shore of Chaohu Lake. Looking up, they saw the vast expanse of the lake, sparkling like a brilliant gem inlaid on the earth. Lu Yong took Hannah's hand and said with a smile, "Look, this is Chaohu Lake, isn't it beautiful?"

Hannah nodded, her eyes sparkling with excitement. "Yes, it's so beautiful! I feel like I've come to a paradise."

They began to stroll along the path by the lake, which was lined with lush trees and colorful flowers, and the air was filled with the fresh scent of flowers. Hannah kept taking pictures as she walked, wanting to keep this beauty forever.

Lu Yong looked at her with a smile: "Baby, don't just focus on taking pictures, you should also appreciate the scenery in front of you. Look at the peninsula islands in the lake, what a unique scenery of lakes and mountains it forms."

Hannah looked in the direction of his finger and saw a few small islands in the middle of the lake, shaded by green trees, like a few bright emeralds inlaid on the lake. She couldn't help but exclaimed: "Wow, it's really beautiful! I feel like I'm in a landscape painting."

The two chatted as they walked along the lake. After a while, they came to a pier and saw several cruise ships moored at the shore, with tourists boarding the ships one after another.

"Lu Yong, let's go take a boat ride too! I want to experience the beauty of Chaohu Lake up close." Hannah suggested excitedly.

Lu Yong smiled and said, "Of course! Let's get on the boat!"

The two bought tickets and boarded a cruise ship. The cruise ship slowly sailed away from the shore and headed towards the center of the lake. Hannah stood at the bow, facing the breeze, with her arms open, as if she wanted to embrace the entire Chaohu Lake.

"Wow, it feels so good! I feel like I'm flying!" Hannah shouted.

Lu Yong looked at her with a smile: "Baby, be careful, don't fall down."

Hannah stuck out her tongue playfully: "I know, I'm not that stupid!"

The boat was sailing slowly on the lake, and the surrounding scenery was beautiful. Lu Yong pointed to a small island in the distance and said, "Look, that island is called Laoshan Island, the largest island in Chaohu Lake, and there are many historical sites and attractions on it."

Hannah nodded: "Really? Then can we go ashore and play?"

Lu Yong smiled and said, "Of course! But we have to finish our boat ride first."

The boat continued to sail and soon arrived at an open water area. The lake was sparkling and the sun shone on the water, creating golden ripples. Hannah suddenly said excitedly, "Lu Yong, the lake is so open, can we try some water sports?"

When Lu Yong heard this, he also became excited: "Okay! What water sports do you want to play?"

Hannah thought for a moment and said, "Hmm... I want to go water skiing! Those water skiing videos I saw online are so cool!"

Lu Yong smiled and said, "No problem! Then I'll go ask if there are any water skiing equipment on the boat."

Lu Yong went to the cabin and asked the crew. It turned out that there were water skiing equipment on the ship. He returned to Hannah excitedly and said, "Baby, there are water skiing equipment on the ship! Do you want to try it?"

When Hannah heard this, she jumped up immediately: "Really? That's great! I've always wanted to try water skiing!"

With the help of the crew, Hannah put on her water skiing equipment and stood on the water ski at the stern of the boat. Lu Yong watched her nervously, fearing that she might get into an accident.

"Baby, be careful! Don't fall!" Lu Yong shouted.

Hannah smiled playfully, "I know! Don't worry, I won't fall down that easily!"

The cruise ship slowly accelerated, and Hannah stood steadily on the water ski. As the speed of the boat increased, she gradually left the water and began to glide on the water.

"Wow, that feels so good!" Hannah shouted, her face filled with excitement and satisfaction.

Lu Yong watched from the side and couldn't help but applaud her: "Baby, you are awesome! You skate so well!"

Hannah glided on the water for a while and then returned to the boat. She took off her water skiing gear and excitedly shared her feelings with Lu Yong: "Wow, water skiing is so much fun! I feel like I'm flying on the water!"

Lu Yong looked at her and smiled: "Yes, you skate really well! I am proud of you."

The two of them had a lot of fun on the cruise ship, as if they had returned to their childhood. The cruise ship continued to sail and soon arrived at the shore of Laoshan Island. They got off the boat and landed on Laoshan Island.

The island was covered with green trees and had pleasant scenery. They walked along the mountain road, enjoying the beautiful scenery along the way. Soon, they arrived in front of an ancient temple.

"Look, that ancient temple is so beautiful!" Hannah shouted, pointing at the ancient temple.

Lu Yong took a look and said, "Yes, that is the Wenfeng Pagoda and the ancient temple on Laoshan Island. They have a long history and cultural heritage."

They walked into the ancient temple, where they saw incense burning and believers kneeling devoutly. Hannah took Lu Yong's hand and whispered, "Let's go and pray, too, and pray that our love will last forever."

Lu Yong smiled and nodded, and the two knelt on the futon together and made a sincere wish. After worshiping the Buddha, they continued along the mountain road, admiring the beautiful scenery of Laoshan Island.

After walking for a while, they came to an open meadow. The meadow was full of wild flowers, emitting bursts of fragrance. Hannah ran over excitedly and lay on the grass.

"Wow, it's so comfortable! I feel like I'm one with nature," Hannah shouted.

Lu Yong also walked over and lay down beside Hannah. He looked up at the sky and smiled, "Yes, it's really beautiful here. I feel like I've come to a paradise."

The two of them just lay on the grass, chatting and admiring the beautiful view of the sky. Suddenly, a breeze blew, bringing with it a cool breeze and the fragrance of flowers. Hannah suddenly said, "Lu Yong, do you know that there is a meme called 'lying flat' on the Internet recently?" Lu Yong smiled and said, "Of course I know, doesn't it mean that young people give up struggling and choose to live a life of lying flat?"

Hannah smiled playfully: "Yes, but now I feel like I am a bit like 'lying down'. But it doesn't mean I give up the struggle, but I just enjoy the good times now."

Lu Yong nodded: "Yes, sometimes we do need to slow down and enjoy the beauty of life. Just like now, lying on the grass, looking at the sky, and smelling the fragrance of flowers, it is really comfortable."

The two of them lay on the grass for a while, feeling the tranquility and beauty of nature. Then, they continued along the mountain road, exploring every corner of Laoshan Island.

After leaving Laoshan Island, they came to the hot spring beach by the lake. There were people coming and going on the beach, and it was very lively. Some people were playing on the beach, some were bathing in the hot springs, and some were enjoying food and drinks.

"Wow, it's so lively here!" Hannah shouted.

Lu Yong smiled and said, "This is Chaohu's hot spring beach! It's a good place for tourists to relax."

They took off their shoes and walked onto the beach. The sand was so soft and fine that it felt like walking on clouds. Hannah ran around excitedly, leaving behind a trail of happy footprints.

Lu Yong found a comfortable place to sit down and watched Hannah playing on the beach. After a while, Hannah ran over, took Lu Yong's hand and said, "Lu Yong, come and play too! The sand here is so soft and comfortable!"

Lu Yong smiled, stood up, and started playing on the beach with Hannah. They built sand castles, picked up shells, played with sand, and had a lot of fun.

After playing for a while, they walked into the hot spring area. They saw the hot spring pool was steaming hot, and people were bathing in it, enjoying the comfort and pleasure of the hot spring.

"Wow, that looks so comfortable!" Hannah exclaimed.

Lu Yong smiled and said, "Of course, the hot springs in Chaohu are very famous! Let's go and take a bath."

The two walked into the hot spring pool and soaked in the hot spring water. They felt a warm current flowing through their bodies, and their fatigue and tiredness disappeared without a trace. They closed their eyes and enjoyed the comfort and pleasure of the hot spring.

"Lu Yong, how do you feel?" Hannah asked.

Lu Yong smiled and said, "It feels great! I feel like I'm alive again."

Hannah also laughed: "Yes, I feel so comfortable too! Chaohu is really great! Not only does it have beautiful lakes and mountains, but it also has such a comfortable hot spring beach."

In this way, Lu Yong and Hannah spent a happy day in Chaohu Lake. They played water sports, climbed Laoshan Island, soaked in hot springs and beaches... They had a great time. When the sun set, they reluctantly left Chaohu Lake.

"Lu Yong, I'm so happy today! I love Chaohu so much!" Hannah shouted excitedly.

Lu Yong smiled and said, "I like it here too. Chaohu Lake is really beautiful and interesting!"

Hannah nodded: "Next time we come to Chaohu, we must stay a few more days to experience the life and culture here!"

"No problem." Lu Yong agreed immediately.

On the penultimate day of our trip to Anhui Province, the sun shone gently through the veil-like morning mist onto the window frames of Lu Yong and Hannah. Lu Yong gently shook Hannah, who was still asleep, and said with a smile, "Baby, wake up. I'll take you to a place today that will surely open your eyes!"

Hannah rubbed her sleepy eyes, and asked with a hint of curiosity: "Where are you going? It's so mysterious."

"Tunxi Old Street!" Lu Yong said excitedly, "It's an old street at the foot of Huangshan Mountain, a great window to understand Huizhou culture. The ancient street is about 1.5 kilometers long and retains the architectural style of the Ming and Qing Dynasties. Do you want to experience it?"

When Hannah heard this, she immediately got up and washed up: "Of course! I have always been curious about those quaint places."

The two quickly packed their luggage and drove to Tunxi Old Street.

Arriving at Tunxi Old Street, as soon as you step into this ancient street, it feels as if you have traveled through time and space and returned to the Ming and Qing Dynasties.

The Hui-style buildings on both sides of the street are lined up one after another, with white walls and black tiles, flying eaves and corners, and antique style. Lu Yong took Hannah's hand and smiled and said, "Look, this is Tunxi Old Street, isn't it very charming?"

Hannah nodded, her eyes sparkling with excitement. "Yes, it's so beautiful! I feel like I've walked into an ink painting."

The two of them strolled along the old street, and the bluestone pavement under their feet made a crisp sound, as if telling an ancient story. On both sides of the street, there were all kinds of shops, some selling special snacks, some selling handicrafts, and some selling antique calligraphy and paintings. Lu Yong pointed to a snack bar and said, "Baby, the Mao tofu in that shop is very famous, do you want to try it?"

Hannah immediately perked up when she heard this: "Mao tofu? Let's go and try it!"

The two walked into the snack bar and ordered a plate of hairy tofu. After a while, a plate of steaming hairy tofu was served. The tofu was covered with long and thin white hairs, which looked a bit scary, but it smelled unique.

The two had eaten it once before and had already accepted its appearance.

Lu Yong picked up a piece of hairy tofu, took a bite, and praised: "It's still so delicious! Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, fresh and delicious!"

Hannah also picked up a piece and took a careful bite. Her eyes lit up immediately. "It's really delicious! It's even more tender than the one we had last time. How come this hairy tofu is so magical?"

Lu Yong smiled and said, "This is the charm of Huizhou cuisine! It may look a little strange, but the taste is so good that you can't stop eating it."

The two ate Mao tofu while chatting and enjoying the unique style of the old street. After eating Mao tofu, they continued to stroll along the old street. After a while, they came to a carving shop. There were all kinds of exquisite Huizhou carvings in the shop, including wood carvings, stone carvings, brick carvings, etc., which were lifelike and ingenious.

Hannah couldn't help but walk in and admire the carvings carefully. She pointed to a wood carving and said, "Lu Yong, look at how exquisite this wood carving is! The patterns and lines on it are so delicate."

Lu Yong also came over and admired the wood carving carefully. He nodded and said, "Yes, Huizhou carving is really amazing! The craftsmanship of these carving masters is simply amazing!"

The two spent a long time admiring the carvings in the carving shop, feeling the charm of Huizhou carvings. Suddenly, Lu Yong's eyes lit up and he saw an interesting little carving object - a wooden rabbit, which was cute and lifelike.

"Baby, look how cute this little rabbit is!" Lu Yong said, pointing at the little rabbit.

Hannah also saw the little rabbit and immediately fell in love with it: "Wow, it's so cute! Lu Yong, can you buy it for me?"

Lu Yong smiled and said, "Of course! How can I not buy such a cute little rabbit for you?"

So Lu Yong bought the little rabbit sculpture and gave it to Hannah. Hannah took the little rabbit and played with it lovingly: "It's so cute! I will always keep it with me in the future." (End of this chapter)